Vacancy: RUGBY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER- REGION 6

The Fiji Rakavi Football Union Limited (FRFU) is based in the Nation’s capital of Suva and is responsible for administering the sport of Rugby Union across 14 provinces. The major responsibility of FRFU is to continuously develop and improve processes by enabling pathways from the “grassroots” level through to elite and professional levels. FRFU endeavors to enhance players’ and officials’ competencies locally and internationally.

This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to join Fiji Rakavi as it continues to develop into a strong contender at the highest level across all formats in the world of Rugby Union. The Fijian Sevens Team’s no. 1 ranking and recent successes have set a new benchmark for the FRFU and their stakeholders to uphold and build on.

RUGBY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER- REGION 6

The Rugby Development Officer will be responsible for delivering Regional Rugby development services in accordance with the Fiji Rugby Football Union’s Strategic Plan and annual operational objectives. Provincial Unions that are covered in Region 6 are Ba RU, Tavua RU, Vatukoula RU, Ra RU, Nanukuloa RU

ROLES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Planning

• Delivery of the Union Strategic and Rugby Development plans.
• Delivery of Mass Participation programs in your region of responsibility.
• Development of age-grade club rugby competitions for boys and girls in your Region.
• Provides weekly plans and monthly reports
• Provides information relating to development as required.
• Ensures that quarterly plans are implemented to deliver the required outcomes.
• Monitors Provincial Rugby development plans on a weekly basis.
• Attends appropriate national/regional/provincial meetings to ensure that there is an awareness of the Union’s development plans and that they are being implemented.
• Establish partnerships with local regional authorities, schools, and clubs.
• Ensures targets are met regarding participation growth targets for boys and girls.
• Ensures targets are met for growth rate targets in other areas of the game.

Program Delivery

• Manages the delivery of all FRFU game development programs and initiatives in the region.
• Manages game development program budgets in the region.
• Identifies game development requirements within the Region.
• Supports all aspects of regional/provincial development.
• Promotes and encourages the application of regional long-term game development pathways for players, coaches & officials      

Training and Development

• Delivers Level 1 courses and other courses as appropriate to the regional Rugby family.
• Co-delivers Level 2 courses and other courses as appropriate to the regional Rugby family.
• Undertakes quality assurance as required on an ongoing basis.

Application

Applications for this position should include three referees, a current resume, and certificates. Applicants must address each aspect of the key responsibility areas to emphasize their proven experience to deliver the responsibilities of the role.

All applications will be treated with strict confidence and should be received by 4.00 pm 2nd March 2025. Applications for this position must be emailed to hro@fijirugby.net. Hard copies of the application will not be accepted.

Fiji Rakavi Football Union Limited thanks all applicants for your interest and please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.